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Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, announced the launch of  Sparsh Week 2026 , its flagship customer obsession initiative that brings together customers, employees and leaders across the country to strengthen relationships, deepen customer understanding and drive meaningful action. Scheduled from  7 to 11 September , this year's edition is anchored around the theme  "Act with Speed" , reinforcing the Bank's commitment to listening to customers and translating insights into faster action and better experiences. Now in its fourth year, Sparsh Week has evolved into one of the Bank's largest customer engagement and employee mobilisation platforms. Over the next five days, the Axis Bank network aims to hold more than 2.5 lakh customer conversations across diverse customer touch points, segments, geographies and life stages. A key highlight of this year's edition will be extensive leadership participation, with more than 90 leaders in...

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) launched AM/NS Pelican, a premium galvanised steel brand designed to meet growing demand from India's construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and engineering sectors. The launch strengthens the company's portfolio of value-added steel solutions and underscores its focus on developing specialised products tailored to specific customer requirements.   The launch comes amid rising demand for corrosion-resistant steel products driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion and increasing preference for durable, low-maintenance materials across construction and manufacturing applications.   The Indian galvanised steel market is estimated at 7.65 MnT in CY25 and is expected to grow at 8% annually over 2030.   Galvanised steel has a protective coating that helps protect it from rust and corrosion. AM/NS Pelican has been developed to provide customers with reliable corrosion protection, consistent quality and lo...

Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is showcasing its end-to-end ice cream processing capabilities at the Indian Ice Cream Congress & Exhibition (IICE) 2026, being held in Chennai from September 10–12 2026. Under the theme "Designed for Growth. Engineered for Efficiency," Tetra Pak will showcase solutions designed to address some of the most important priorities for new-age and established ice cream manufacturers today: maximising overrun control, improving production efficiency and increasing output while maintaining product quality and enabling better returns on investment. The booth is designed around the complete ice cream journey, from idea and product development to manufacturing excellence and business growth. Parmod Kandwal, Processing Director, Tetra Pak, said, “For an ice cream manufacturer, growth is ultimately about getting several things right together, developing products consumers want, achieving the right yields,...

New consumer research turns attention back to one of the country's most complete, accessible and affordable sources of protein: the dairy already sitting in most Indian kitchens. A glass of milk, a bowl of curd, a cube of paneer, each carries meaningful, easily absorbed protein, and few parts of the country lean on this everyday source as naturally as South India already does. The bigger opportunity lies in awareness. Even as more Indians actively look to build protein into their daily diet, a nationwide survey of urban, high-income households found that nearly three in four respondents were protein deficient, and that ninety-three percent could not correctly state how much protein an adult needs each day, despite the Indian Council of Medical Research recommending 0.66 to 0.83 grams per kilogram of body weight for a healthy adult. The gap, in other words, is rarely about what is on the table. It is about recognising the protein that is already there. South India already demons...

HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, announced the renewal of its partnership with the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for its flagship rural development program Samuday for another five years through 2031. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the renewal of the partnership at an event in Lucknow today. Shri Keshav Prasad Marurya, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Rural Development, Uttar Pradesh; Shrimati Vijay Laxmi Gautam, Minister of State, Rural Development, Uttar Pradesh, top government officials and other dignitaries attended the event. “The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to integrated rural development. In partnership with HCLFoundation, the Rural Development Department has done monumental work in Hardoi district over the past 11 years through the Samuday program. With this MoU, we together aim to usher in similar transformation across other districts of Uttar Pr...

The clocks were ticking, the boards were set, and across them sat some of the biggest names in chess. 25 young chess players from Bengaluru and Chennai, aged 13 to 19, got the chance fulfill their dream and play against  World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Indian chess icon Koneru Humpy, Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Indian Grandmaster Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay  at the YiPPee! Checkmate Challenge, held at ITC Windsor, Bengaluru. Vivaan Sachdev was named the best player of the YiPPee! Checkmate Challenge by Grandmaster Pravin Thipsey, coach of the Alpine APL Pipers, after holding the strongest board position against three Grandmasters. For the other young players, it was a chance to step into an environment where every move mattered and put their own skills to the test. The challenge was about more than finding the right move. It was about holding their nerve, trusting their instincts and staying composed under pressure, bringing the intensity of hig...

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) has risen nine places to #26 globally and #2 in India in the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) 2026 global ranking, up from #35 globally and #3 in India in 2025. SPJIMR has now featured among the world’s top 50 business schools for the seventh consecutive year. In the 2026 ranking, SPJIMR is the second-highest ranked Indian business school, behind IIM Bangalore and ahead of IIM Ahmedabad. Five Indian business schools feature in the global top 50 this year, compared with four in 2025. On the improvement in SPJIMR’s global and India standing, Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR, stated: “This year’s ranking reflects sustained gains across the metrics that matter most to our participants: career outcomes, alumni engagement, and the value our programme delivers. We remain focused on strengthening every dimension of the participant experience, from placement support to the depth of learning we build ...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company,  announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru. Set up with an investment of Rs 185 crore, this facility marks a significant milestone in HCLTech’s commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and accelerating time-to-market for global clients and positions HCLTech as a pioneer among service providers in offering integrated semiconductor testing capabilities. With two decades of semiconductor expertise, HCLTech’s new 40,000 sq ft Advanced Semiconductor Lab, featuring 25,000 sq ft of Class 10K and 1K cleanrooms, delivers end-to-end post-silicon engineering, advanced testing and failure analysis. The facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools from Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., supporting research and development, pre-production and production qualification, enabling faster turnaround, superior quality and reduced complexity for global customers. ...

Godrej Pet Care (GPC), a subsidiary of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL), announced its expansion into the cat food segment. Building on the successful rollout of Godrej Ninja dog food, the company is debuting Godrej Ninja Cat Food, formulated to support gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing. The launch comes just 12 months after Godrej Ninja's debut, underscoring Godrej Pet Care's agile, execution-focused culture in building out its pet care portfolio. The Southern India pet food market is valued at ₹1,800–2,000 crore, roughly one-third of India's overall ₹5,000 crore pet food industry. Of this market in South, cat food accounts for more than 35%, a segment Godrej Pet Care sees as significantly underpenetrated and ripe for a science-backed, India-first offering. Tamil Nadu where Godrej Ninja dog food first launched, remains a key market in Godrej Pet Care's growth strategy.   Speaking on the launch,  Robert Menzies, Chief Executive Officer, Godrej Pet Car...

Muthoot FinCorp Limited (“ MFL ”), the flagship company of the Muthoot Pappachan Group has announced the launch of the  NCD Tranche V  (as defined below) of secured, rated and redeemable non-convertible debentures (“ NCDs ”) with a face value of Rs. 1000 each. NCD Tranche V is scheduled to open on  September 8, 2026 . The net proceeds from this issue are intended to be utilised for the purpose of onward lending, financing and for repayment/prepayment of interest and principal of existing borrowings, and for general corporate purposes. Muthoot FinCorp Ltd. aims to raise up to Rs.  70,000 Lakhs under the Tranche V Issue , which is within the approved shelf limit of Rs.  3,00,000 Lakhs . The NCD Tranche V issue comprises of a base size of Rs.   35,000 lakhs  with a green shoe option of up to Rs.  35,000 lakhs , aggregating up to Rs.  70,000 lakhs  (“NCD Tranche V”). The NCDs offer effective annual yields ranging from...

Axis Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading asset management companies, has announced the launch of the  Axis Nifty500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund , an open-ended index fund designed to track the performance of Nifty500 Low Volatility 50 TRI, subject to tracking error. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on September 09, 2026 and close on September 22, 2026. Essentially, the fund offers investors a passive, rules-based approach to investing in the equity market, through an index that is designed to identify stocks that have demonstrated relatively lower fluctuations in their prices. Commenting on the launch,  B. Gopkumar, MD & CEO, Axis AMC , said,  “As participation in equity markets broadens, the conversation around risk is also evolving. For many investors, the challenge is having the conviction to stay invested when markets fluctuate. We believe investment solutions should increasingly recognise this behavioural dimension of investing. A strategy that can moderate ...

Swiggy , India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform reinforced its commitment to food safety with the roll-out of two dedicated features for enhanced customer support. Swiggy has launched a dedicated 24x7 helpline for customers to report any food safety related concerns. Customers can call at 7948231850 and report concerns. In addition to this, Swiggy also introduced a dedicated ‘Food Safety’ channel within its in-app Help section, giving customers a clear and accessible way to report concerns associated with their orders. With the dedicated section in the app, customers can share their concerns via a short message and upload relevant pictures. Customers will get a ticket number to follow up on the status of their complaint. Customers calling on the dedicated helpline to report a food safety concern will also get a link on their registered mobile number where they can share additional information and pictures around the issue. In both cases, Swiggy Food Safety Assurance Te...

Manika Plastech (The “Company”), shall open the Bid/Offer in relation to its Initial Public Offer of Equity shares on Friday, September 11, 2026. The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed at ₹ 40 to ₹ 43 per Equity Share. (“Price Band”). Bids can be made for a minimum of 348 Equity Shares and in multiples of 348 Equity Shares thereafter. (“Minimum Bid Lot”). The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Thursday, September 10, 2026. The Bid/Offer shall open on Friday, September 11, 2026 and Bid /Offer shall close on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The offer comprises of a fresh issue aggregating up to ₹ 92.5 Crore (the “Fresh Issue”) and an Offer for Sale aggregating up to   7,674,418   equity shares   (“Offer for Sale”). The face value of each equity share is ₹ 2. The company proposes to utilize the net proceeds towards:   (i)                   Funding the capital expendi...

Sembcorp Green Infra Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy independent power producers, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 3,750 crore, with no Offer for Sale (OFS) component. The Company proposes to utilise the net proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards repayment/prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company and its Objects’ Subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2026, the Company and its Objects’ Subsidiaries had outstanding borrowings, a portion of which may be repaid or prepaid from the Net Proceeds. The proposed capital raise is therefore intended to support the Company’s balance sheet and financial position. Sembcorp Green Infra is an independent power producer engaged in the development, construction, operation and maintenance of utility-scale...